tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27289321521198563762018-09-16T19:47:11.965-07:00Art StudioDANIELLE BUETnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-82194302607206414222016-02-07T15:26:00.000-08:002016-02-07T15:26:29.404-08:00Opening An Art Studio in Second Life<div style="text-align: justify;">Location, Location, Location is the same theme in Second Life as it is in First Life. When you find a location in a Second Life, in a mall or village shops, sometimes asking for an exclusive contract for your business if it is not clothing or clothing related is a good thing. Elven Enchantment Museum and Art Gallery are exclusive sponsors of Digital Knight Scripted Art Studio and so contracted for an exclusive contract at Magical Dreams Mall that we are the only people allowed to sell art in the mall.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second order of the day is an advertising campaign. There are many avenues of advertising in Second Life, billboards at the Edge are very popular, smaller advertising billboards at malls and clubs for people to click on and obtain a Landmark (LM). Other avenues are Second Life ads (SLads), writing articles for the Second Life Newspaper, and Enquirer. Just like in First Life writing to the editors to see if they are interested in an article is also a good practice and if you are fortunate, then your article will be accepted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Elven Enchantment Museum and Art Gallery used its group to remind members of the opening and also advertised on the Art and Artiste's Network bringing in people who are interested in Second Life Art.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next item to do is to fill the studio full of art and plan your opening night. The former was done over the month of September and Mr. Montague decided to give away one copy of "Tall Ship" to the first person who could correctly guess the name of the ship.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then the last thing you do is write up a note card, fill in the information on the opening and drop it to all your friends on your friends list and ask them to bring a friend.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After all the hard work and stress of organizing the artwork and planning the opening night, enjoying the fun on opening night was satisfying along with the payments for artwork purchased coming into your account.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The competition for Tall Ship began right away and all of the guesses were fantastic and some of the guesses for the name of the French tall ships were Dora, Le Napoleon, the Royal Louis, and Cutter Sark to name a few. Some not so serious guesses of Unroyal Louis and H.M.S. Fig Newton were a few of my favorites.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was Atlantis Jewell who was the first to identify the name of the tall ship, but since the Museum were the Exclusive Sponsors of the event, was not qualified to win the artwork.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-33533264717429453982016-02-04T15:27:00.000-08:002016-02-07T15:27:26.509-08:00Creating Fresh Beats For Rappers With State of the Art Studio Effects<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you've been creating beats for rappers for any amount of time, you might be finding that it's difficult to maintain a unique style and still create ideas which don't sound like repeats of your previous instrumentals. In fact, you're probably even aware of a few artists who seem to get one idea that they think is working and beat it to death until you never want to hear it again. So how can you maintain a good level of unique production as a producer or composer while still keeping a good deal of variety in your sound? The secret lies in the way that you develop your unique style and how you preserve it as you create new songs. The following techniques will help you to accomplish this so that you can have the best of both worlds with your beats for rappers in regard to variety, production and uniqueness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your Effects Are Part of Your Style</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your personal style as a producer does not simply lie within the types of rhythms that you use in your songs and the note selection within your melodies. It also lies within the way that you use state of the art studio effects to color your instruments. If you look at just about any of the masters in the world of any genre of music, many of them have a specific type of technology that they stick with in order to create their personalized sound effects. For ELP it's the Korg M50 88 key keyboard, for Grammy award winner Jason Gleed it's Sony ACID Pro, for T-Pain it's the powerhouse Logic Studio and for DJ Jazzy Jeff it's Ableton Live. Other studio ware for creating state of the art custom beats for rappers and effects include Sonar, Pro Tools and FL Studio. No matter what your tool of choice ends up being, the more mastery you have over a single type of technology, the easier it will be for you to create a unique sound.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Keep Track of Your Effects Settings</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Keeping a log of your effect settings may not be the most fun thing in the world to do, but it will help you to be much more successful in the long run. Too many rookie producers or songwriters create something that they really like, but then forget to store the effect settings that they used to do so. Then they go back and try to recreate the same sound and they can't, which leaves them back at square one. However, if you get into the habit of storing your effects settings or making a note of precisely how you used them, you'll be able to develop and refine your own signature sound a lot faster, not to mention the fact that you will save yourself hours of trial and error time in the studio along with fist pounding frustrations that would occur as the results of having to constantly search for the right sound.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gain Mastery Over the Technology</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, it is important that you gain mastery over the studio tools which are available to you and that you stay on top of the new advancements in technology as they come out. You can either do this by countless hours of trial and error, or by connecting with interactive tutorial sites that allow you to gain the knowledge and understanding at your own pace. These kinds of sites can include professional instruction on how to use the latest studio technologies to produce the best beats for rappers that have been through the hands of Badboy, Aftermath, Jive, Koch, Def Jam, G-Unit and Shady Records. With these kinds of tools and techniques at your fingertips, you will be able to develop a unique sound in no time and one that will serve you as an artist for years to come.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-68260937967690902122016-02-01T15:27:00.000-08:002016-02-07T15:28:11.267-08:00Art Institutes and Colleges in New York<div style="text-align: justify;">New York City is one of the most heavily populated cities of America. It covers 320 square miles on the Manhattan Island and is home to nearly 8 million residents. Traditionally, New York is known for its artistic diversity, and the city offers an incredible and an impressive array of opportunities for the interested individuals, especially related to the department of arts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find galleries, workshops, museums, theaters and dance performances, live music, film and television productions, studios and lots of other stuff, and are continuing venues for exploration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The learning opportunities are also readily available with an extensive list of institutes which provide training and educational facilities in the field arts, providing students with a multitude and a massive amount of resources and opportunities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to reports from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, individual working in the field of arts earn around an average of $42,650 in the year 2008. Art schools help to familiarize the attendees with a variety of techniques and methods which they could engage in the production and performance of their crafts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are numerous art schools with the New York state which helps to make budding and aspiring performers and artists for the future in the field of arts. Some of the art schools in the New York state are;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Art Institute of New York City is attributed and certified by the Accrediting Council for Independent Schools and Colleges. This centre offers its students with such educational opportunities and breaks in several ways in the department of arts such as; interior designing, web designing, interactive media, graphic designing and fashion designing. The campus of this institute is located in Manhattan. They acknowledge its students to develop close to many useful arts studios. The institute provides students with an advantage of such faculty that has previously worked or is still working in the art field.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The New York Academy of Art provides its students opportunities in the fields of painting, drawing and sculpturing. The institute offers a masters degree in the field of arts program. Therefore, students are required to possess a bachelor's degree in any of the art-related fields, only then they would be considered for admission to the institute. Students come up with their own piece of work which demonstrates their skills and capabilities in the particular field of arts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Institute of Fine Arts in the New York City offers its students with different programs and degrees in art history, archaeological discovery of arts, and in art conservation. The centre is located along the New York's museum mile. It allows the students proximity with a wide range of outstanding and expressive works in the field of arts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fashion Institute of technology, State University of New York, The art institute, is designed to benefit and provide opportunities to those students who are seriously interested in the fashion designing field. FIT is a public oriented institution which also has ties with the private industry. The courses primarily offered by the institute are; Animation, Art direction, studio art, apparel design, art history, art administration, cartooning, digital designing, design management, drawing, fashion designing, textile designing, footwear designing and many others.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-57788110153178732032013-10-13T00:17:00.000-07:002013-10-13T00:17:00.545-07:00Five Steps to Choosing a Martial Arts Studio<div style="text-align: justify;">When searching for a martial arts studio in Honolulu, the first step you should take is to decide what discipline you are interested in learning. In Honolulu, Tae kwon do, Karate, Hapkido and MMA are popular choices.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To decide on a discipline, start by researching in the encyclopedia, Google, and visit some websites dedicated to these martial arts. Watch some movies to see how each style differs. When watching movies, realize that Hollywood dramatizes everything, and is not always correct in portraying a martial art. It is also important to note that many movies focus on the violence, when they should focus on the style as an art form. Be realistic in how each discipline is actually used.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second step is to visit local studios. The easiest way to find local martial arts studios is to look them up in the search engines online. For instance, you can type in "martial arts Honolulu" in Google and get great results. Another easy way to look up places is in the phone book. For example, look up martial arts, and you will find Tae kwon do studios in Honolulu, in addition to Hapkido and MMA studios.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you find a studio that you are interested in the third step is to call the studio and set up a time to meet the instructor. Before going in to meet them, create a list of questions that you want answered. For example, what is your teaching philosophy? What life skills do you teach? Do you have training in teaching? How do you keep up on your martial art skills?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another important point to keep in mind is that unlike many other industries the government does not regulate opening a martial arts studio. This unfortunately, allows the possibility of under qualified and fraudulent instructors opening schools. It usually only takes acquiring a business license to open a self-defense school; but in contrast, setting up a day care, for example, requires licensing, background checks, and extensive paperwork. Due to this lack of regulation in the martial arts industry, it is essential to take extra precautions when choosing instructors, especially for children. Select an instructor that is a member of a recognized and respected martial arts organization, and that has proof of their rank and membership in the organization. Some examples of organizations are the World Tae kwon do Federation and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fourth, go in and observe several classes. Observe how the classes are taught, and how the students behave. Are the students respectful and disciplined? How is the technique of the students? What is the teaching style of the instructor(s)?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The fifth step is to take a class. Many academies will offer a free trial class. The best way to know if you have chosen the best discipline and studio is to experience the class. Take a class at several different studios so you can compare your experiences in each. For example, if you had chosen to take a class in Tae kwon do in Honolulu, be sure to also go take a class in Karate or Kung Fu. Try out several different styles, even if you already know which style you want to learn. Your multiple experiences will either solidify your choice, or open you up to new possibilities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-59242239227635351952013-09-15T00:44:00.000-07:002013-09-15T00:44:01.224-07:00Eight Tips For Selecting a Martial Arts Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The main reason most people drop out of the martial arts -- besides life taking them in different directions -- is because they didn't take the time to do any research and found out later the studio they joined wasn't what they expected.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The time you invest researching studios will pay you back a thousand fold. It will also help you find the right studio for you. You'll be more enthusiastic about your training and you'll get more out of it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are eight consumer tips to help you make a more informed decision before starting at any martial arts studio:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Belt Rank Isn't Everything. Just because an instructor is a high ranking black belt doesn't automatically mean they're a good instructor. What's important is if they can help you reach your goals and teach you what you want to learn.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Size of Studio. Quality of instruction can vary from studio to studio no matter its size or what they teach. A larger studio may have more convenient hours, but may not offer you the personalized instruction you're looking for that a smaller studio may provide.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Watch a Class. Don't overlook this step. This will tell you more about the studio than anything - especially when you show up unannounced. Most public studios welcome walk-ins.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Visit Several Studios. Just because a studio is close, doesn't make it the best place for you train. Wouldn't you rather train at a place Five or ten minutes further away if it better matched your needs? Visit at least three places before deciding just to be sure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Talk to Students. Students will tell all. They will tell you what to expect and why they decided to train there. This may help you make a better, more informed appraisal of the studio and its instructors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Read the Fine Print. Not all studios require a contract, but if they do, pay particular attention to the terms of any contract and make sure you fully understand your rights before signing on the dotted line.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">7. Ask Questions. Don't be worried that you will offend the instructor because you look for clarification. If an instructor or studio owner doesn't answer your questions to your satisfaction, then maybe you should move on to the next studio.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">8. Try Before You Buy. If the studio you're interested in offers a trial program, it is recommended you take it. This will tell you a lot about how you will be taught and what you can expect from the studio.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-68486907846345933572013-08-28T00:18:00.000-07:002013-08-28T00:18:01.037-07:00Interior Decoration and Art Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every artist has a dream of owning a studio. As the space crunch is faced by many artists are opting for smaller studios having basic necessities. Even the backyard or the lobby or the garage will do as a make shift studio. Some tips to beautify your personal space and studio are as follows.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This studio represents the individual, their personal likes and dislikes, interests, education and creativity levels. Keeping in mind the artist's nature one can have individual display of art pieces. Successful and good works can be displayed on the walls as this gives feeling of confidence to the artist. Arrangement of art materials and canvasses can be done in a neat manner to make the place attractive. Hanging green plants and also having fresh water arrangements in vases can help enliven the environment.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Colour in any form is very attractive. Upholstery and furniture must be of attractive as well as dark colours to avoid staining with paints. Wooden flooring must be protected as spill of solvents and paints may mess up the coating. Avoid rugs and mattresses as they may accidentally be stained during sessions of painting. Have a display board to put up[ attractive pictures for getting new and fresh painting ideas. Each individual must display materials that encourage the creative spurt from within and depending upon the nature and likes of individual one can decorate the studio to represent their identity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Art studio must be decorated keeping in mind the style of work as an abstract artist needs more space than any other style artist and keeping everything neat here would hinder the creativity of the abstract artist. Decorations in the studio must be such that which promote growth and encouragement for the artist. So all you wonderful artists go and decorate your studios as painting career does not mean to have the paint only on canvas and a boring studio, but all this can also be brightened by having colours around!</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-58263553369566975292013-08-24T00:19:00.000-07:002013-08-24T00:19:00.172-07:00Art Studio Air Purifier - 5 Things It Must Do<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having an air purifier in your visual art studio is as necessary as having the right lighting, proper tools, and enough space to work effectively. Here are 5 things your purifier should be able to do to keep your air fresh and healthy while you create.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Remove Chemical Fumes---Many of the products that are used to create beautiful works of art contain volatile organic chemicals that evaporate into the air. These chemicals are contained in oil paint, inks, varnish, turpentine, and many other solvents. Inhaling even a small amount of these fumes can cause headaches, watery and burning eyes, sore throat, and dizziness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Studies have shown that breathing these fumes day after day can cause long term health problems. And if your studio is connected to your home, these fumes can expose others in your family such as children and pets to the hazards of these chemicals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Carbon has been shown to be the most effective type of filter to remove gaseous pollutants. An air purifier that is to be effective at eliminating these chemicals must have a carbon-based filter with an additive that increase its effectiveness at airborne chemical elimination</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Eliminate Particles---Sanding, chiseling, and grinding can all send millions of particles into the air. Wearing a mask is effective to a point, but many of these particulates remain in the air for quite a while. An effective air cleaner must be able to effectively and continually eliminate these particles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filters are the best for removal of airborne particulates. By definition they must be able to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are.3 microns or greater. This is the same type of technology used in hospitals to insure clean air.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Adjustable Filtration Speeds---Because no 2 days are probably the same in your studio, your air cleaner must be able to adapt quickly to the conditions around it. When you know there are more chemicals and/or particles in the air, you need to be able to filter the air faster to keep air quality high. A cleaner must have the ability to clean at various rates in order to keep the air fresh regardless of how many pollutants are being created in your studio.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Run 24 Hours----It may take hours for fumes to dissipate and particles to settle from the air in your studio. A cleaner with a split capacitor motor is able to run 24 hours a day every day. This is important because it can continue to clean the air while you are away. This means you are always able to enter a studio that smells clean and encourages the creativity within you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Be Cost Effective----You are much more likely to use an air purifier that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to run. There can often be hidden costs such as frequent filter changes, and the cost of your time to maintain it. Your cleaner should be able to run for years without a filter change. And maintenance should be as simple as vacuuming the outside whenever you vacuum your studio. Any thing more in terms of maintenance is too expensive in both time and money and should not be considered.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-37582725362894844792013-08-15T00:43:00.000-07:002013-08-15T00:43:00.721-07:00How to Pick a Martial Arts Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What To Look For In A Martial Arts Studio</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most parents who choose a karate school make their choice based on convenience. While this is an important factor in selecting a school, this shouldn't be the only factor in your choice. So what qualities does a professional school have? Remember, martial arts training requires a commitment of time and money so you should know what to look for. There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good. How do you tell the difference if you have no experience? Having been in the martial arts industry for over 25 years, if I was searching for a school to train at, these are the things I would look for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Positive and High Energy Classes-</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Students and people in general thrive in a positive, friendly environment. Choose a school that brings out the best in yourself or your child. Does the school have friendly staff and instructors? Is the staff happy to be there with a smile, is it sincere? Do they cultivate an environment that you makes you feel better after every class? Are there parents watching their children in the audience area, or are they participating and encouraging their kids? Can you feel the energy when you walk in? A school that focuses on positive and high energy classes will do their best to encourage you, give you appropriate feedback, and ensure your success in their program.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Classroom Discipline and Management-</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This might seem to contradict the first statement but in reality both concepts can exist simultaneously. While martial arts should be fun, when a student comes to class they should also adhere to studio etiquette and discipline. I would evaluate this by seeing if the instructor can hold class attention without being authoritative. Are students "hustling" from technique to technique? Does the instructor work from a lesson plan or just make it up as he goes along? Is the class moving as one unit or are kids being left behind? Can you hear the "snap" and "power" coming from the group or are kids just following along? A good disciplined and managed class should closely resemble the order of a military unit. Standardized movement,discipline, and order.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Quality Instruction-</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Quality instruction is the hardest for a parent to spot without having any experience in martial arts. Since books can be written on this subject alone, I will describe what process it takes to have quality instructors. Unfortunately the way the industry is, anybody can say there a black belt by putting one on. Most martial arts schools that teach quality instruction do the little things to make sure they stay up-to-date on methods and training. Look for the not so obvious aspects of instructors like how long have they been practicing the martial arts, how long have they been teaching, how often do they go on courses to improve their own skills? Does the studio require CPR and First Aid qualifications? Some other important aspects to look at include: Do they do background checks, are they qualified to rank you once you get to black belt? Is their school a part of a larger organization that offers support and guidance to them? A quality martial arts school should have an infrastructure like an elite college institution. It should be stringent, have extremely high standards, and have a process of on-going training and development.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Effective and Challenging Curriculum</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The signs of an effective, challenging curriculum is how many Black Belts are training? Are they able to retain students after their Black Belt? Does the program include life skills as well as martial arts? More importantly, do the instructors lead by example and live their creed? Are they able to retain 2nd and 3rd degree Black Belts? Can you study a lifetime and still not learn everything in their curriculum? Of course, with a new school you won't have this option, but after three to five years of opening you should get a pretty good idea.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Clean and Safe Environment</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since a martial arts studio will have many kids, safety should be first in importance at a martial arts school. A good martial arts school makes safety its principal goal both physically and mentally. Is the training equipment in good shape? Are there plenty of instructors on the floor? Cleanliness goes along with safety in protecting students. A school should be hygienic from it's waiting area to it's training floor to it's locker rooms and bathrooms. Is the school clean from the front door, to the bathrooms, to the training area? Are the mats washed on a regular basis? Does the school reinvest back into itself?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Month-to-Month Agreements</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having a 9 year old myself, I know from first hand experience that kids change their minds all the time. The last thing I want to do is sign a contract and then have to force my daughter to do something that she doesn't want to do six months later. Just look at the health industry, in the 80's and 90's contracts were popular and the industry made a lot of money off them. A person would come in and sign a contract, stop working out after three months, and never show up again. During this time, the gym would get paid for the next three years! In today's market, the gym's that are flourishing and thriving are the ones that give customers the options of canceling at any time. Think about it, if adults had a hard time sticking to a membership, how difficult is it for kids? Don't make this mistake!</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-40781285350279465592013-07-06T00:42:00.000-07:002013-07-06T00:42:00.110-07:00Setting Up an Art Studio in the Home<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has always been the practice that artists should have their own art studios, and most artists think that it could be expensive if they have to have rent one outside their homes. The best thing to do would be to look for a place large and affordable enough where one or two of the bigger rooms can be easily converted into a studio. It is not very hard to do once careful thought and considerations are taken objectively.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, what type of artists' studio is it going to be? This makes a lot of difference as having easels and paints do not take up much space as compared to sculpting using blocks of marble or tons of scrap material. Knowing what kind of studio is needed will put a firm hand on the budget that would have to well thought out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If it is sculpting and there is a need to make a lot of noise, consider having it outside of a rented or owned home instead of an apartment. Neighbours can get cranky if the artist is in an artistic pounding mood at one or two in the morning. Painting, however, is a much quieter activity and a studio can be set up anywhere in the apartment, as long as there is enough light.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some artists do not consider painting their walls colors that may distract them, but this really just depends on the artist. If the artist is one who likes to set a mood to a particular project, then they can always do that by painting the walls in the colors which will enhance the art rather than detract it. Others simply like white walls or cream walls as they are neutral colors and will serve as a display wall also.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some artists may need a sink in their studio. Others need a full bathroom as they may just live and breathe in it once the muse sets in. An industrial type of sink would do well for a lot of artistic forms and it is also convenient to use because they could easily be cleaned compared to the neat and tidy porcelain sinks that would just get ruined by the various materials that are used by the artist.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most important thing to consider would be the amount of light in the room. Painters need good sunlight because of the obvious reasons; some sculptors don't really need the natural sunlight to work and could just depend on it as well as a fluorescent lamp. There are T5 lamps that are cool and economical to be considered. To widen the spectrum somewhat, there are also T8 and T12 lamps.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then there are the supply racks to consider. Think about what is needed to hold the materials or supplies used in a particular art. Some do not need tables others may need two or more. Some sculptors need shelves and boxes to stow their equipment in and some just lay them on a table.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last to consider are the furnishings. Artists' studios do not usually look like a picture from Architectural Digest. A simple chair or stool and probably a folding table would suffice. Some artists forget that they have backs and may totally ignore the stool. Some simply lie down on the floor and pass out tired because they are too tired to go to bed, so a simple bed in a corner would be appreciated. The folding table would be used when they do finally remember to eat.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-70403457555291618932013-06-29T00:22:00.000-07:002013-06-29T00:22:00.057-07:00Fine Art Studio Paint Fumes - 4 Ways to Lessen the Fumes in Your Art Studio<div style="text-align: justify;">Our lives are enriched by painters who can capture moments in time on canvas. What is not so beautiful is the smell of the paints, acrylics, solvents such as turpentine, and other powerful chemicals that are often a part of the creative process in a paint studio. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many of the materials used in a fine art studio contain volatile organic chemicals that can cause acute side effects such as headache, nausea, and light headedness. And prolonged exposure to these airborne chemicals has been shown to cause more serious and sometimes irreversible health problems. Here are 4 ways to lessen the fumes and protect yourself from the fumes in your paint studio. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Proper ventilation is important to let the fumes leave the room. A fan that exhausts to the outside is important. It can be as simple as placing a box fan in the window and allowing it to blow out, pulling air from inside your studio to outdoor. The direction of the air flow is important, otherwise turning the fan inward only blows the chemicals around rather than getting them out. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. When you have to use solvents, particularly to clean brushes and other equipment, do it outside if possible. This will eliminate the fumes from your indoor air. Be sure to properly dispose of solvents so they don't leach into the water and soil, and store any unused portions with the lids on tight to prevent off gassing from occurring while they are just sitting on the shelf. If possible store them away from where you work. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. There are so many green products on the market now. Talk to your suppliers about using products that contain less, or even no volatile organic chemicals. These are not only less threatening to your health, but are easier on the environment as well. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Use a high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) air purifier that can remove fine particulates from the air. If it also has an inner filter that can remove airborne chemicals your air cleaner will be able to eliminate all the airborne pollutants that, left in the air, will cause you problems. Allowing this purifier to clean your air 24 hours a day every day will insure that your air quality is always as clean and healthy as it can be. </div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-57657418631584954272013-03-24T00:33:00.000-07:002013-03-24T00:33:00.019-07:00Is It Arts AND Crafts or Arts OR Crafts?<div style="text-align: justify;">Earlier in the year, I started an art program at the KidsUp! Parent Child Center on Bainbridge Island, WA. I began with craft-type, direction-based projects every other Tuesday afternoon. I ran into a number of obstacles, one being that the afternoon wasn't an optimum time for younger children, then, choosing a craft for ages 0-6 was very challenging. However, parents seemed to respond to the catchy titles and project descriptions and attendance was good for a new program.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The projects resulted in an esthetically pleasing finished project and the parents were happy. Unfortunately, while the children enjoyed the very simple projects (glue googly eyes on a pine cone), they were overwhelmed by multiple directions combined with the opportunity to think creatively. They struggled through the project and left the table as soon as they could. Not the vision I had for developing a preschool art program that would build a lifelong platform for making and appreciating art while learning fundamental skills like eye-hand coordination, creative and imaginative thinking, and enjoying self-reflective projects.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In response, I started an open studio - one table for clay or Play Doh, one for easels and painting, one for collage and oil pastel drawing. No directions, minimal supervision, just a room dedicated to art materials and exploration. This was loosely based on the Reggio-Emilia idea that a child should be provided a stimulating environment and learning should happen independently as the child explores without guidance or direction. Wow - what a difference. Children were running into the art studio when they were ready to make art, choosing the medium they wanted to use, and on their own, deciding what they wanted to make. Oftentimes, parents were relaxing outside of the room and the same kids that wouldn't sit though a 15 minute art project were spending 45 mins to an hour painting and sculpting. When the pieces were completed, children not only titled their works by describing what they had made, but would tell long, involved stories about the painting. Some children even painted in series. This was exactly what I was trying to do....build an enthusiasm for art which would grow in the years to come, allowing children to find a quiet peace when they sit down with a paper and paints or clay, and grow into adults who through all the busy, panicked dealings of everyday life can sit down for a few minutes and escape into their imagination to re-center their focus.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So why did the latter work while the other was such a failure (for the children)? A preschool teacher told me the other day that they had difficulty helping a child with an art project because they didn't always know what the child was thinking and when they tried to help, the child got very upset because they were doing something that the child wasn't trying to do. Then it clicked. As adults, we like to have a process that leads to a result. We try to categorize and define things in an attempt to find a logical and efficient solution. When we provide projects for our children, we are giving them opportunities to learn, or we are teaching them something. Teaching is a method, so it only makes sense that we revert to process=results. We want the children to have a good-looking result because, as adults, that is how we judge success. However, success for children is not necessarily results-based until they learn that results are important. Success is about achieving what they intended in their minds, not ours. Often what is successful to them is not aesthetic to us. But I believe that success in preschool art is achieved when the child feels he/she has been successful because that is what will create the enthusiasm for the next project.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So how, as adults, do we guide children with art, without directing them from their original intent? It clicked for me the other day when I was speaking to the preschool teacher. I had a moment after I spoke to her when I thought, "Why were you interfering with her art project?" Then I realized that they were actually doing more of a craft project so the child likely needed assistance with the tools or method to reach the intended result. What if we are able, as adults, to label preschool projects as art OR craft - not arts AND crafts? We can make a specific distinction. Crafts are projects with exact instructions, which when followed will lead to a defined result. Crafts are important because they teach us to use tools, follow directions, work with colors, develop eye hand coordination, etc... These are things that we use in every aspect of life and also the foundation for making art. Art is an experience. The materials provided are used to exchange thoughts and ideas, a basic and effective means of communication. Art allows the artist to interpret his or her environment while delving into the depths of the imagination. Art is something that doesn't need assistance and does not rely on a finished project.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-29286231938191504162013-03-23T00:37:00.002-07:002013-03-23T00:37:22.893-07:00Grow Your Martial Arts Studio With an Add-On Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program<div style="text-align: justify;">Do you run a martial arts studio? If so, you know that the competition out there is fierce, and your competitors are always looking at ways to improve their programs and increase revenues. Have you been doing the same? Chances are that you already have a variety of add-on programs and are always considering others; that is, if space permits and you are still looking for ways to grow your business.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are like most school owners, you are looking for programs that:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) have synergy with your overall focus and values,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2) will excite your current students and keep them training with you for longer, and</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3) will help differentiate your school from your competitors', thus helping with recruiting and enrolling new students to your school.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) meets these criteria for many martial arts schools today, and is an intriguing option as an add-on program. Having evolved from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and then Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu consists of takedowns and ground grappling techniques which can be combined with most specialty martial art forms to give you and your school a competitive edge in attracting and retaining students. Under the direction of a BJJ black belt, an add-on BJJ program can be customized to fit into Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu schools, among others, and can be taught to children as well as to men and women of all ages.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a number of add-on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling programs available today. All you need to do is a simple Google search and you will find them. These programs are typically offered through an Association, which in turn is led by a BJJ Black Belt. Before moving forward with a BJJ program at your school, it is important to verify that the Association and Black Belt you choose to work with has the authority to promote your students, and to have these promotions recognized by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Furthermore, you should insure that the Association is willing to work with you to develop a syllabus that is consistent with the programs you already offer, and that it meets your scheduling constraints.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The key for implementing a successful BJJ program at your school and having it work over time is to have the complete support of a Jiu-Jitsu Association, which provides instructor training and certification, as well as providing a structured curriculum, an instructor manual, lesson plans and other support tools. With this relationship and these tools, you are not dependent on the whims of the individual instructor de jour. While books and DVDs are excellent support materials, most martial arts practitioners are not comfortable teaching a BJJ program after learning techniques this way. Regardless, a truly successful BJJ program cannot be dependent on the instructor (even the school owner / operator); instead, it requires a systematic approach to teaching, along with the guidance and support that is best provided by a partner BJJ Association led by a qualified BJJ Black Belt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You as the school operator will always have the responsibility to hire your instructors, and to insure that they have the credentials required and the ability to teach. At the same time, it is important that your BJJ Association is involved with the direction and support of your BJJ instructor(s); in fact, they may be able to recommend or even provide one or more instructors for your school. Regardless of where your instructors come from, all should be trained and certified by the Association, and agree to abide by the Association's teaching methodology, syllabus and rules and regulations. This way, you can insure consistency of your program over time, independent of the specific instructor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-17657867093353966102013-03-23T00:37:00.001-07:002013-03-23T00:37:12.089-07:00Tile Floorings Are Best For Art Studios<div style="text-align: justify;">An art studio is a place where an artist is free to create. No unwanted intrusion is allowed here, whether it is the annoying sound of cars passing outside, the colored light from a billboard on the neighboring building or even the presence of the loved ones. In the studio an artist needs to be able to go beyond the everyday concerns and find what is hidden deep inside her.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many persons turn their living-rooms or their bedrooms in artist studios. But these spaces have different purposes and that is why they have disadvantages. Perhaps you wake up inspired by a dream in the middle of the night and feel the urge to let your ideas flow under the fresh impression of your dream. If your easel is in the bedroom you might really disturb your partner who is sleeping. The living-room is an area where children play, the TV is on and your cat brushes around your legs. There is no room for creativity there.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you manage to define a limited space meant only for your art you should decorate it in a practical, yet pleasant manner. The practical side is concerned with having a large table with several drawers where you can store your materials and tools away from the reach of children, while you are not working. Make sure you have enough natural light to be able to create the exact colors you wish or to see any unwanted shadow on your sculptures.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But one of the most important things is to install tile flooring in you art studio. Although wooden floors give a warmer feeling, they are not very practical. An artist should not be constantly worried about spilling paint on the floor, about its brushes dripping or about the falling pieces of clay. With this in mind you will surely lose any connection with your muse. Some paints are very difficult to clean off wood. For that you may need to use substances or tools which can visibly damage the floor. Instead, when the floor is made of marble tiles, you can clean easily any kind of stain without destroying the design of your art studio.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-56317823832969216182013-03-23T00:37:00.000-07:002013-03-23T00:37:02.368-07:00Your Own Home Art Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a diehard ceramics fan and don't have a home art studio of your own, now is the time to get one. Taking classes through a community college or any other place can be restrictive to your creativity. For example, you are limited to whatever types of clays and glazes they have on hand. With your own studio, you also won't have to worry about trying to find a local store that will let you use their kiln to fire your work. If you create your own ceramic pieces with great regularity, than a studio is a great idea for you. It is now easier than ever for anyone to get started on his or her very own art studio.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What you decide to buy for your studio is based on your own personal taste. If you enjoy working with warm glass, then you should check out the latest selections of glass kilns. A glass kiln would be a valuable commodity if you quite often work with bits of glass for your projects. Your own glass kiln can also prove to be a creation saver. If you purchase a glass kiln with a shelf in it, you can compile your glass design directly in the kiln. This way you won't ruin your decorations when transporting to your local community glass kiln.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you prefer to work with your hands in clay rather than with glass, perhaps you should start your home studio with a potter's wheel. With your own potter's wheel right in your own home, you will have access to your work whenever the mood may strike you. If you feel like working on your latest throw at two in the morning you will be able to. In addition to your potter's wheel, you might want to also purchase your own ceramic kiln. This way, when you are finished with your latest work of art, you will be able to fire your piece right away. With ready access to your own kiln, you will be able to see the results of your labors when you want to, rather than according to the hours of your local ceramics store. If you start your studio with a potter's wheel and a ceramic kiln, all you will need then is some pottery wheel clay and you will be ready to go!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, if you don't have the budget that purchasing all these helpful items calls for, there is still a cheaper option. If you like working with clay but can't afford a wheel or kiln, all you need to do is buy some clay that doesn't require firing to harden. This way you can sculpt whatever you want then simply let the piece air dry or bake in the oven depending on the type of clay you use. A basic tool that you will also want to purchase is a simple rolling pin. This will prove invaluable in your clay creations. Also, be sure to have some nail hole filler on hand, just in case you have any cracks you need to fill.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-14035754889082924672013-03-23T00:36:00.000-07:002013-03-23T00:36:47.442-07:00Your Own Home Art Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a diehard ceramics fan and don't have a home art studio of your own, now is the time to get one. Taking classes through a community college or any other place can be restrictive to your creativity. For example, you are limited to whatever types of clays and glazes they have on hand. With your own studio, you also won't have to worry about trying to find a local store that will let you use their kiln to fire your work. If you create your own ceramic pieces with great regularity, than a studio is a great idea for you. It is now easier than ever for anyone to get started on his or her very own art studio.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What you decide to buy for your studio is based on your own personal taste. If you enjoy working with warm glass, then you should check out the latest selections of glass kilns. A glass kiln would be a valuable commodity if you quite often work with bits of glass for your projects. Your own glass kiln can also prove to be a creation saver. If you purchase a glass kiln with a shelf in it, you can compile your glass design directly in the kiln. This way you won't ruin your decorations when transporting to your local community glass kiln.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you prefer to work with your hands in clay rather than with glass, perhaps you should start your home studio with a potter's wheel. With your own potter's wheel right in your own home, you will have access to your work whenever the mood may strike you. If you feel like working on your latest throw at two in the morning you will be able to. In addition to your potter's wheel, you might want to also purchase your own ceramic kiln. This way, when you are finished with your latest work of art, you will be able to fire your piece right away. With ready access to your own kiln, you will be able to see the results of your labors when you want to, rather than according to the hours of your local ceramics store. If you start your studio with a potter's wheel and a ceramic kiln, all you will need then is some pottery wheel clay and you will be ready to go!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, if you don't have the budget that purchasing all these helpful items calls for, there is still a cheaper option. If you like working with clay but can't afford a wheel or kiln, all you need to do is buy some clay that doesn't require firing to harden. This way you can sculpt whatever you want then simply let the piece air dry or bake in the oven depending on the type of clay you use. A basic tool that you will also want to purchase is a simple rolling pin. This will prove invaluable in your clay creations. Also, be sure to have some nail hole filler on hand, just in case you have any cracks you need to fill.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-43111660171801498082013-03-23T00:33:00.000-07:002013-03-23T00:38:09.239-07:00Martial Arts Increased Popularity<div style="text-align: justify;">The martial arts industry has stayed fairly constant over the past hundreds of years. The concept originally began in 450 BC and has developed and evolved overtime. The reason the trends are important to analyze are because the industry is always evolving to the needs of the people. There are more people practicing martial arts now more than ever and the industry has to grow to accommodate for this surge in popularity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Martial arts are now seen more as treatments or therapies then they have in the past, as well as an excellent aerobic workout. Martial arts helps participants improve their health, control their mind and body, have self-confidence, humility, courage, and respect for others.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the surge in popularity each of the studios need to be prepared for increase in participants. Here are three ways your martial arts studio can prepare for the rush of customers:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Add more class times. Becoming more available to the students is vital when the popularity begins to sore. If you have to increase the staff at your school and it makes sense in your budget and for your schools goals it makes sense to had more people to accommodate for the surge in popularity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Order more supplies and uniforms. These added supplies will make the new students feel comfortable in your school even though they may not come prepared. It may be more money out of pocket but it will be made up by the increased revenue from the new business.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Make sure to have your school's name well marketed and noticed by search engines. With an increase in popularity it is important for the public interested in martial arts to know about you and your school. By having your school well known and well placed online with search engines your target market will easily find your school.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728932152119856376.post-333145303496464852012-12-14T00:16:00.000-08:002013-03-23T00:45:48.958-07:00Art Studio Air Purifier - 7 Features That Will Keep Your Art Studio Air Quality High<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An art studio should be a place where the creative juices can flow freely. This means a space that has great light, the materials and tools needed, and indoor air quality that is healthy and relaxing to work in. Because many of the products used by artists emit volatile airborne chemicals and other pollutants, it's important to select an air cleaner that can remove them. Here are 5 features that will insure your cleaner will make your art studio a productive and healthy place to be.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Has a Filter for Chemicals-Oil paint, acrylics, sprays all make for great art work, but are big contributors to poor air quality. The volatile organic chemicals that many of these products emit can cause symptoms such as dry or burning throat, watery eyes, headaches, dizziness, light headedness to name a few. Make sure that the cleaner you choose has a filter that is specifically designed to eliminate airborne chemicals. Check the technical specifications or call the company to verify that the filter will be effective in an art studio.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Contains a HEPA Filter for Particulates-A high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filter is a must if you are working with a medium that generates fine particles of any kind. By definition this type of filter will remove airborne particulates as small as .3 microns. A micron is defined as one millionth of a meter; and the period at the end of this sentence is over 600 microns. Not only will this type of filter remove particulates related to your art, but it will also remove normal sorts of particulates such as room dust, mold and mildew spores, pollen, pet dander, bacteria and viruses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Has Pre-Filters for Longevity-Pre-filters are just what their name implies-filters that come before other filters. A cleaner that has several pre-filters will be effective for many times longer that one that has none. The purpose of these filters is to keep the inner HEPA and chemical filters from filling with big particles. By trapping the big particles the HEPA and chemical filters are slower to fill up, and are given a chance to fill with the pollutants that they are best at removing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Contains a Split Capacitor Motor-An art studio needs the air filtered 24 hours a day so that as your art dries and sends the chemicals airborne, the cleaner is there to remove them and prevent a build up of unhealthy air. A split capacitor indicated in the technical specifications means that the motor is designed to run safely, efficiently, and effectively 24 hours whether you are there or not.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is Flexible In Its Placement-Your studio should center on you and your art, not the purifier. Be sure that your cleaner only needs 6 inches clearance from any wall. This will allow you to use floor space as you wish. Steer clear of those units which require being placed in the center of the room. This is another feature that is worth checking on before you purchase.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Has Variable Speed Control-Being able to determine how fast your air is filtered is a really important feature to have. If you are doing a lot of sanding or a lot of spraying, being able to accelerate the rate at which the air is cleaned keeps the air quality high simply by turning the speed up a notch. When there is less going on, you can likewise turn the speed of filtration down, and still keep ahead of the pollutants.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is Portable-Choosing a unit that is portable gives you control over studio air quality wherever your studio is. A cleaner with heavy duty casters is a nice feature to have. Wheels allow you to move it within your studio or to a studio in a completely different location. Portability means clean air is always as close as the nearest outlet.</div>DANIELLE BUEThttps://plus.google.com/112365223990676385945noreply@blogger.com